Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with ya, it's a pretty flat spell for Broad Cove. We're gonna be waitin' a while before there's anything worth paddlin' out for.
The water temp's runnin' about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. First bit of hope shows up on the morning of the 9th of July, but it’s only 5ft of ESE swell. The wind's swingin' cross-offshore and it's clean, but the energy is moderate at best (223). Thursday afternoon gets a bit of a bump with 12 mph cross-off winds, but the swell drops to 3ft. Hardly a standout, but it's clean.
Friday the 10th through to the 19th is a real mixed bag of small swell and onshore slop. Most days you’re lookin’ at weak, messy surf. On the 14th, the swell jumps up to over 6ft from the SSW, but the wind is howlin' at 22 mph and it's a lumpy cross-on mess. That's more of a kite session than anything you'd want a proper board for. Same story on the 19th with a 6ft to 6ft SSW swell, but it's all cross-on and choppy. Not worth the hassle.
There’s a tiny window on the morning of the 21st of July with glassy conditions and a bit of south-east energy, but at only 2ft and weak energy (42), it’s barely a ripple.
Honestly, out of this whole 16-day run, the best you’re gonna get is that Thursday the 9th of July morning. The waves are small and clean, and you might snag a few little ones if you’re desperate. It’s nothin’ to write home about, but it’s the only time you won’t be battling the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
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 kJ | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 71 | 271 | 248 | 219 | 107 | 45 | 90 | 90 | 38 | 19 | 35 | 35 | 43 | 45 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:55AM1.48m | 1:34PM1.52m | 1:45AM1.43m | 2:21PM1.56m | 2:42AM1.39m | 3:14PM1.60m | 3:45AM1.37m | 4:12PM1.65m | 4:52AM1.38m | 5:13PM1.71m | 5:59AM1.42m | 6:15PM1.78m | 7:03AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12AM0.32m | 7:44PM0.45m | 7:56AM0.36m | 8:41PM0.42m | 8:47AM0.38m | 9:42PM0.38m | 9:44AM0.40m | 10:47PM0.31m | 10:46AM0.40m | 11:51PM0.24m | 11:51AM0.37m | 00:52AM0.15m | 12:54PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
 | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 71 | 271 | 248 | 219 | 107 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 19 | 12 | 35 | 43 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | E 8 | S 3 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 8 | — | 51 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 30 | 15 | 35 | 34 | 15 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | S 15 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | 4 | 21 | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | — | S 6 | — | E 3 | NE 3 | N 3 | W 2 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 36 | 90 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2142 | 1065 | 2349 | 926 | 1005 | 825 | 525 | 525 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 523 | 422 | 422 | 422 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2074 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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